MINIMALISM

What is minimalism?
Minimalism was the reaction to abstract expressionism.
What is Expressionism ?
Expressionist architecture was an architectural movement that developed in Europe during the first decades of the
20th century in parallel with the expressionist visual and
performing arts that especially developed and dominated in germany.
Minimalism :
• Started in 1960s in U.S.
• The forms are abstract , clean , simple and are machine made .
• Described in art , design and music .
• Influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture .
Minimalist architecture, sometimes referred to as 'minimalism', involves the use of simple design elements,
without ornamentation or decoration.
• While many cultures practice concepts of aesthetic simplicity, Minimalism draws its
greatest influence from Japan.

• Minimalism is a Western art movement that appears after World War II. Since
that time, it has remained an enduring aesthetic choice that continues to appear
in contemporary art and design.